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Job Description

Overview

The Assistant Structural Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for various projects, including power, healthcare, and military facilities. This role involves adapting structural plans according to budget constraints and client needs throughout the design and construction process.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Modify and review production drawings for various projects including power plants and healthcare facilities.
  • Design structural components based on project needs set by project managers.
  • Apply basic knowledge of structural engineering concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
  • Research and compile project-related data as required by project managers.
  • Correct and update drawings provided by senior engineers using CAD software.
  • Assist with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
  • Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for clients.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
  • Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
  • Basic knowledge in standard structural engineering techniques and principles.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Basic skills in structural analysis programs, AutoCAD, and BIM software.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  • Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country.

Additional Information

  • This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
  • Primary Location: US-PA-Conshohocken
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time
  • Req ID: 264229
  • Job Hire Type: New Grad #T&D
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How this job compares in Conshohocken, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$37/hr across 15 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Conshohocken, PA

Conshohocken, PA currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 321 other active welding openings from 197 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Conshohocken, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

Burns & McDonnell currently has 1 other opening live in Pennsylvania, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (12), Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (8), and Phillips Tank & Structure (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $32/hr, Braddock at $31/hr, and Malvern at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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